Productions

In the Spring of 2018 Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble presents Shakespeare's Hamlet and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead in 'rep' with actors playing the same role in both plays!

Prince Hamlet is having a rough time. After his father's death, he is overlooked for the crown in favour of the guy who killed his Dad and, even worse, married his Mum. Caught between cultures and philosophies, Hamlet careens between paralysis and unconsidered action. Part philosopher, part improvised explosive device, Hamlet is the anti-hero we are all afraid we might become, and secretly want to.

Inspired by Hamlet and a classic in its own right, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead sees two 'minor' characters take centre stage. Witness the comic horror as these ordinary folks vacillate between witty banter and philosophical ponderings on the point of their existence, all while being flung in and out of the orbit of the Prince of Denmark. A tale for anyone who has ever felt out of their depth and in over their head!

The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble is proud to partner with the Red Cross, ARAFMI Ltd, and Communify to present the A Night at the Theatre initiative. Click here to support this initiative.

Performances

Previews: $28 tickets, all seats

Hamlet Preview: Thu 23 Aug 2018, 7:30pm SOLD OUT

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Preview: Fri 24 Aug 2018, 7:30pm

Opening Night Gala: Sat 25 Aug 2018, 7:30pm (Mingle with the cast and crew and enjoy food and refreshments after the show)

Venue Details for Roma Street Parkland

Click here for the official Roma Street Parkland map, or here for a Google Map to the venue.

The audience is seated onstage in the performance area, which is under cover. In the event of very heavy rain and/or high winds, the performance/seating area may become unsafe and the show may be cancelled - in this case, exchanges/refunds can be arranged at Front of House.

How To Get There

Train: The Roma Street train station is located directly beside Roma Street Parkland. All suburban trains stop here providing easy access to the Parkland by using Platform 10 exit.

Bus: Brisbane City Council buses stop at several locations near Roma Street Parkland. Visit the TransLink website for more information.

Wickham Terrace - Gregory Terrace - College Road intersection - driving out of the City along Wickham Terrace, take a left hand turn before the intersection lights straight into the Parkland and drive down Parkland Boulevard.

There are 200 car parks within the Roma Street Parkland grounds and a further 2,000 in close proximity. A 4-hour limit applies to bays on Parkland Boulevard from 6am-8pm.

Disability Parking: Disability parking bays are located near The Lookout, at College Close carpark, on Parkland Boulevard near Melange Café and on the lower level opposite Queensland Railway Platform 10. There are a small number of Disability Parking bays located near the Amphitheatre. No fees apply for Disability Parking at any time.